Emma: Okay, so let me be the first to say that last chapter thoroughly rocked, out loud! I am already madly in love with Beast Boy for being so darn cute, but him kicking Matthew/ Melchior's ass? Dude, sign me up for the nearest fan club! Anyway, I hope I can rock this chapter as well as Maiden did last chapter! We don't own Teen Titans, enjoy!
Chapter 7: Mr. Right
"I never thought that, Gar. It's just...you threw away what we had for some blonde bitch who doesn't deserve you." Rachel's eyes began to tear but she refused to cry.
"I know that now and I'm sorry." Emerald eyes met amethyst and she smiled weakly. Garfield took Rachel's hand in his own and smiled. Maybe he hadn't totally blown his chances after all.
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"It was the party of the year, sister of mine!" Rebecca cried. The girl was a little tipsy from the champagne and was leaning on Roy for support." I mean–hic- you and Jhonen are such a cute couple! I just knew-hic- you guys would tie the knot!"
"Thanks, Little Sis," Nessa chuckled," Roy you make sure to get her home safe and sound, or you'll have me to answer to! Becca, let's sit on the railing! And be careful walking in those stilettos!"
"Don't worry Nessa," Roy said sweeping the small girl up into his arms bride-style," We're living together now, I can make sure she's home safe and in bed as soon as we get there." Nessa rolled her eyes at this and grinned when Becca kissed her cheek." Hey, you didn't call me Speedy for nothing! I'll have her home before she knows it!"
"Oh shove it Arrow Boy!" Nessa giggled." Leave the speed to Wally, our resident track star; you just keep shooting arrows, hun." Roy rolled his eyes and walked out, stopping only to hail a cab." I swear those two would be lost without each other…"
"And I'd be lost without you," Jhonen said coming behind Nessa. He wrapped his arms around her waist and buried his face in the crook of her neck." Nice party, I especially liked the part where I got to kick that no good, bastard, Matthew's ass. Speaking of the ass hole, where are Rae and Gar?"
"Raven moved upstairs, something about looking at the bookstore again," Nessa said leaning her back against Jhonen's chest." And I think Gar was going out to get some air? I don't know… Oh look, A.J., Joy, Aaron, and Garth are still here…"
"Ness-aaaa!" A.J. trilled. She flitted over to Nessa and Jhonen, Joy trailing behind with Aaron and Garth." I love, love, loved your party, chica! I mean, the song was phenomenal! And seeing the old gang again?! I love it! We have to do this again sometime in the near future!"
"Say yes or you'll never get out of here," Joy said flatly. Garth wrapped an arm around her waist and a ghost of a smile flitted across her face." She missed everyone immensely even though she and I were the only ones to actually stay in contact with everyone in the gang… Anyway, congrats, again Nessa, you two are so sweet together and I hope you haven't backed out of being my bridesmaid?"
"Not if you haven't quit on being mine too," Nessa said with a grin." You, A.J., Carrie, Jen, Kori and Nicole are bridesmaids; Rae's my Maid of Honor… And Vic, Richie, Wally, Garth, Roy, Gar and Jeremy are going to be best men! It's going to be so perfect!"
"I'll take your word for it, Nessa," Joy said with a smile," Give Rachel my best and let her know if that Matthew guy ever gets caught in a secluded area with the Jaisons twins, he will wake up very confused in a third-world country, missing a few vital organs. Ciao, dear!"
Nessa was stunned by Joy's proclamation; the girl was usually so sweet and quiet that this evil decree was terrifying. Jhonen chuckled as he waved to the two couples and kissed Nessa's cheek. Meanwhile, up stairs, Rachel was standing on the balcony of the upper level book store. She smiled as a light breeze ruffled her hair and she closed her eyes, almost smelling the bitter salt of the ocean not far off. She smiled and opened her eyes to meet a pair of emerald ones.
"Hey Rae," Garfield said with a smile. He leaned against the railing next to her and looked out over the city, the lights neon in the dark of night." This city is amazing, so beautiful and mysterious…"
"Yeah but the scene gets old," Rachel said with a bitter smile," All the hustle and bustle and the cold metal gets to a person…" Gar watched as Rachel turned, to lean her back against the railing and stare at him." You know what I want to do, Gar?" Gar shook his head, getting lost in her shining amethyst eyes." I want to go away from this city, just go somewhere new… Somewhere small, with a group of people who know everyone in town and smile when you see them; a place where not much happens and a person like me can thrive… I want to find this place and stay there…"
"I'll come to then," Gar said with a smile. He took Rachel's hand and traced her knuckle with his thumb, smiling when she laced their fingers through each other." I just got you back, Rae-Rae… I can't lose you ever again… Anywhere you go, I'm going too. And that town you're talking about sounds like the place for us. Are you still writing?"
"Well, yes, I have a book out," Rachel said standoffishly," I use a penname though, so you probably wouldn't recognize my work…"
"Can I ask what the penname is?" Gar asked softly. Rachel looked up to meet his green eyes and smiled sadly." You don't have to tell-"
"It's Raven Forevermore," Rachel said softly. Gar's eyes widened," I used Nessa's favorite Poe cliché and my nickname from Vic and made a name for myself… It gets me plenty of money just to get by and I'm working on the sequel to-"
"Nevermore Nights," Gar said softly," I read the book, I own it and it's my favorite… I mean it seemed funny that a lot of the chapters sounded familiar, but I played it off as coincidence… Does that mean I'm Greg the soccer star that Raina has a huge crush on?" Rachel nodded and Gar moved to pull her into his arms." So, would that make you Raina?"
"Y-yes," Rachel stammered, her lips quivering as Gar traced his fingers down her side to cup her curved waist and pull her closer." Because I had a huge crush on you in high school and I never had the courage to say anything because we were best friends, and I couldn't lose you!"
"I'm here aren't I?" Gar murmured, kissing her forehead." I'm holding the girl of my dreams… And she hasn't rejected me yet, so I'm hoping she won't turn me away."
"'Quoth the Raven 'Nevermore'…'" Rachel murmured. Gar smiled as he brushed his nose against hers and ghosted her lips with his." Gar, I was in love with you, I still am… You have to promise not to break my heart again; I've had it broken too many times already… First with Teresa and you, and then Matthew. I can't open my heart to you unless I know you won't break it…"
"I would never do that on purpose, Rae," Gar said, murmuring over her lips. He kissed her softly, holding her gently with one hand and tracing her lower back with his free hand." I've been in love with you since that first day in freshman year…"
"If I remember correctly," Rachel said," I was signing in at the registration office and you walked by. Your head did such a double-take you ran into an open locker… I walked over to help you up and you started babbling on about the classes at the school, I got a "Welcome to Jump High!", and your name. You started talking about soccer before Vic and Richie saved you and I got to introduce myself… I thought your double-take was the funniest thing!"
"Well can you blame me?" Gar chuckled, kissing her nose." I had just seen the most beautiful girl in the world and I swore she would be mine one day… I even asked A.J. to read her freaky tarot cards for me once! I mean that girl is sweet as sugar, but her psychic power is creepy! I tried everything to get you… Everything for this beautiful Goth girl I had ran into on my first day… I made a fool of myself a million times for a beauty who used to wear black lipstick… And I wouldn't take any of it back, ever…"
"Will you walk me home, Gar?" Rachel asked softly. Gar nodded and shivered as she trailed kisses up his jaw line to his ear to whisper," And then stay; all night long, with me?"
"Only if you want me," Gar said his breath catching in his throat as Rachel kissed him passionately." Okay, I'll stay…"
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"Rachel!" Nessa called the next morning. She walked into the apartment and yawned as she moved down the hall to Rachel's room." Raeeeeee! I need to make you all pretty for your last da- oh my sweet Azar above!"
Rachel was asleep leaning against Gar, as they both slept. Nessa covered her mouth and backed away chuckling. Neither was naked so she knew nothing had happened, but she was chuckling at the irony that Gar was supposed to be Rachel's last date. Nessa scrawled a note out to the couple, and left it on the counter, chuckling all the way home.
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"Good morning beautiful," Gar murmured as Rachel stirred awake. She smiled as they both got up and began to get ready." You know 'Falcon' was here earlier; I saw the note on the table… So, I was supposed to be your last date… This means you owe me a date, Ms. Roth."
"Sure," Raven said entering the kitchen now fully dressed. She wore a black tank top, black low-rider cargo shorts, and black ballet flats." We can go for coffee up the street; A.J. introduced me to the wonders of caffeine one night when I was trying to pull an all-nighter on my sequel."
"You look beautiful," Gar said pulling her up into a kiss. They walked hand-in-hand up to the café and ordered a few moments later. They were laughing and talking when a gasp rang out behind them.
"Rachel? Gar?" The couple turned to face a beautiful blonde girl." It's me! Teresa! From High School! How have you been?!"
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Emma: So, a twist ending! I am evil, I know! Haha, anyway, R&R readers!